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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V654000·Announced 2025-09-30

Volvo EX90 power tailgate can suddenly drop from detached spindle nut

Volvo is recalling certain 2025 EX90 vehicles because a spindle nut may detach from the power operated tailgate drive units, causing the tailgate to drop suddenly. Owners are told not to use the feature.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: a detached spindle nut lets a heavy tailgate fall on whoever is beneath it, and owners are instructed to stop using the function entirely.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2025 EX90 vehicles. About 1,119 units are potentially affected.

A spindle nut may detach from the Power Operated Tailgate drive units, causing the tailgate to suddenly drop.

NHTSA states that a tailgate that suddenly drops can hit a person, increasing the risk of injury.

Until the repair is completed, owners are advised not to use the power tailgate function. Dealers will replace both drive units. Owner letters were mailed on November 24, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO EX90
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tailgate
Hazard
Affected units
1,119

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EX90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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